Halifax Business Leaders Ask City to Cut Spending, Not Raise Taxes
A 1.9 percent increase would hurt commercial businesses trying to survive the pandemic, say business owners and advocates.
Nova Scotia
N.S. Leadership Candidates Propose Tax Breaks For Hospitality Businesses
Randy Delorey is suggesting a tax holiday for small businesses in the food and hospitality sector, while Labi Kousoulis proposes a $50 million small business tax rebate
CAT Ferry Won’t Sail In Summer 2021
The Nova Scotia government has announced that the ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine will not operate due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Port Saint John Sees Big Increase In Container Sector
There may have been a lack of cruise ships in Saint John last year, but the city’s port was still bustling.
Halifax’s Vacancy Rate Doubles, But Rental Squeeze Will Likely Persist
Halifax’s rock-bottom vacancy rate has been fuelling rent increases across the HRM, and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation says 2020’s vacancy rate jump doesn’t necessarily indicate a change in that trend.
Flag Raising Across N.B. Will Kick Off Black History Month
The event, sponsored by businesses and organizations from around the province, will be streamed online at noon on February 1.
Business Owners Or Homeowners? Who Should Absorb A Halifax Tax Increase?
A staff report has suggested raising property tax by 1.9 percent for both residential and commercial rates. For the average residential property, this will mean paying just an extra $38, the average commercial property will pay an extra $800 or more.
Nova Scotia Will Increase Minimum Wage On April 1
Labour and Advanced Education Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced earlier this week that the government has accepted a recommendation for an overall 40 cent minimum wage increase.
L.L. Bean Coming To Dartmouth Crossing This Year
The popular American clothing and outdoor supply company will open a location in Dartmouth Crossing.
Wattpad Sold In $600-Million Deal, But New Owners Will Keep Halifax Operations
The Nova Scotia office opened in December 2019 and now has 11 employees in multiple departments ranging from engineering to marketing, with an additional seven active job postings currently active.
